Jefferson County, Kansas is a small rural county located in the central part of the state. It covers an area of 150 square miles and is home to just over 5,000 people. Despite its small size, Jefferson County offers an array of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. These transportation options include numerous bus routes that run through the county as well as access to nearby airports. Local transit services provide bus rides from neighboring cities and towns into Jefferson County, while two regional airports provide air service to larger cities and towns beyond the county borders. For travelers who prefer to drive themselves or ride with friends, ample parking is available in most areas of the county. In addition to these methods of transportation, Jefferson County also boasts several taxi companies which offer reliable service at affordable rates. With all these options available, getting around Jefferson County has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson County takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson County get to work:
- 85.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit